Copalli 1937

"Copalli" (1937) by Diego Rivera depicts a surreal landscape, characterized by stark, biomorphic forms. The painting’s main subject, a pair of gnarled branches, seems to rise from a rocky outcrop under a cerulean sky. Rivera’s unique style is evident in the smooth, almost fleshy rendering of the branches, which evoke a sense of organic growth and the cyclical nature of life. This captivating work, now part of the Brooklyn Museum’s collection, reflects the artist’s fascination with the natural world and his ability to transform it into a visually striking and thought-provoking composition.